as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
the police conducted an inquest into the case
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Recent Examples of inquest
At the inquest, the jury identified the assassins, but that didn't result in justice.
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
The inquest into the death of the Waukegan woman found frozen on a local hospital’s roof has been delayed, according to Lake County authorities.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
An inquest was also opened with a hearing scheduled for Warrington Coroners' Court in the U.K. March 28.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The inquest was told that Campbell had weighed 124kg (19.5 stone) before his first hospital admission.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
The inquest into the death of the Waukegan woman found frozen on a local hospital’s roof has been delayed, according to Lake County authorities.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
An inquest was also opened with a hearing scheduled for Warrington Coroners' Court in the U.K. March 28.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The inquest was told that Campbell had weighed 124kg (19.5 stone) before his first hospital admission.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
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Enabling representatives with tools, insights and autonomy transforms routine inquiries into brand-defining moments that fuel business growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Blain said in the statement that the independent investigative report — and the censure vote — were not objective inquiries, but the result of politics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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But Oppenheimer is a talky period piece, an exploration of a man and his mind, with only a flash-forward warning about doomsday tacked on to the ending.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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In 2025, the average cost of a wedding in the United States is $33,000, according to a study from The Knot.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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May Lower Blood Pressure In addition to its cholesterol-lowering effects, omega-3 supplements have demonstrated a potential in reducing blood pressure in clinical studies.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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